Fire pit rules in Weymouth, MA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Fire pits in Weymouth used for non-cooking purposes are subject to MassDEP open burning rules and require a seasonal fire department permit. Cooking fires have more flexibility. Burning clean, dry firewood is required; trash burning is prohibited.
Under MassDEP rules, non-cooking wood-burning fire pits in Weymouth are subject to open burning regulations. During the permitted season (January 15 – May 1), residents may use fire pits with a fire department permit after daily authorization. If a fire pit is used for cooking, someone 18+ must tend the fire at all times and only clean, dry firewood may be burned. Weymouth Fire Department guidance indicates residents should contact them for current fire pit requirements. Contact: (781) 335-2000.
Operating outside permitted season or without daily authorization is a fire code violation.
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